Universal basic income eases caregiving after incarceration

From Makaelah Walters / Prism: The Just Income GNV project in Florida provides justice-impacted people with a guaranteed income for a year to help them get on their feet. All they have to do is fill out an application, get approved, and log their spending so the organizations running the program can track the results.

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Issue Areas:

Alternative Forms of Income, Caregiving, Universal Basic Income

Impact Areas:

Equity, Health and Wellness

Actors:

Government, Nonprofit / NGO

Communities Served:

Communities Experiencing Economic Hardship

Strategies:

Changing Narratives, Easing Economic Burdens for Individuals

Success Factors:

Attacking Root Causes, Empowering People, Expanding Access, Help Rather Than Punishment, Overcoming the Big Challenges, Practicing Human Centered Design, Providing Cash Instead Of Goods/Services, Resilience

Geographic Region:

North America

Countries:

United States

Date:

January 5, 2023

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